Posted on June 6th, 2012 by Diana
Apigenin – which is found in celery and parsley – helps reverse aggressive breast cancer caused by HRT (hormone replacement therapy), a new study suggests. The substance can shrink breast tumours that were stimulated by progestin, a synthetic hormone used in HRT and birth control pills. Apigenin kills cancer cells, stops them spreading, and interferes [...]
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Posted on May 28th, 2012 by Diana
Researchers at Johns Hopkins hospital have conducted research on the effects of supplemental vitamin C in the lowering of the blood pressure. The researchers found that 33% of men and 25% of women in middle age reduced the risk of heart disease and stroke. The ideal dosage for positive effect was 500mg per day. Read more.
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Posted on May 10th, 2012 by Diana
Oregano – the herb used in pasta and pizzas – kills prostate cancer cells. The results are so exciting that researchers hope that the ‘super herb’ will become a standard treatment – and one without side effects. Carvacrol, a constituent of oregano, is causing apoptosis – or cell death – in prostate cancer cells in [...]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by newvistas
A low vitamin D status may contribute to inflammation, new research has shown. Author of the study Elena Goleva, Assistant of Paediatrics at National Jewish Health remarked that the research revealed that low blood levels of vitamin D failed to inhibit the cascade of inflammation. This research is of particular importance to individuals suffering from [...]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by newvistas
Research published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology has revealed that a diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids may lead to cognitive decline including loss of memory and thinking abilities. Author of the study Dr. Zaldy Tan MD, MPH of the University of California, LA noted that lower blood levels of omega-3 [...]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by newvistas
Epigenetic researcher (the study of genes) Michael Skinner of Washington State University using animal models, has found that a range of environmental toxins not only impact the health of an exposed animal, but also the health of at least the next three generations of offspring. Toxins such as dioxin, jet fuel, plastics, pesticides change the [...]
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Posted on March 5th, 2012 by admin
Good news for functional foods and supplements as the European Commission has allocated €6 million for research into functional foods and their impact on health and disease prevention. Following detailed scientific evaluation, Wellmune WGP Beta Glucan from yeast has been chosen as the glucan for use in the study. This has resulted because of the [...]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2012 by admin
Great news for ImmiFlex as its principal ingredient, Wellmune WGP beta glucan from yeast, has been granted Novel Food Status by the European Commission. The granting of Novel Food Status followed review and investigation of Beta Glucans from yeast by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which issued a scientific opinion on the safety of Beta Glucans [...]
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Posted on February 27th, 2012 by admin
In a study by Spanish researchers it has been shown that where participants had sufficient levels of Vitamin D, they experienced an 83% reduced risk of developing type II diabetes. The study included 1,226 individuals. The group with Vitamin D levels under 18.5 ng/mL had a 12.5% rate of type II diabetes where the other [...]
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Posted on February 10th, 2012 by admin
Research recently published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology has shown that multivitamins and minerals can reduce the risk of colon cancer. Both study groups were given a high-fat, low-fibre diet and exposed to carcinogens. In the group that was given multivitamins and minerals, there appeared to be almost an 85% reduction in the development of [...]
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